Light-support



J. A. TAGERT. LIGHT SUPPORT.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 15, 1919.

Patented Dec. 30, 1919.

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JAMES A. TAGERT, OFEASTGREENVI LLE, PENNSYLVANIA.

LIGHT-SUPPORT.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Dec. 30, 1919.

Application filed March 15, 1919. Serial No. 282,803.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known thatI, JAMES A. TAGERT, a citizen of the United States, residing at East Greenville, in the county ofMontgomery and This invention relates to certain improvements in light supports, and has relation more particularly to a device of this general character of the dirigible type, and it is an object of the invention to provide a device of this general character comprising novel and improved means operable from the steering rod for causing the support to move in a direction to cause the lamp carried by the support to turn in the same general direction as the vehicle when said vehicle is making a turn.

The invention consists in the details of construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts of my improved light support whereby certain im= portant advantages are attained and the device re'ndered simpler, less expensive and otherwise more convenient and advantageous for use, as will be hereinafter more fully set forth.

The novel features of m invention will hereinafter be definitely claimed.

In order that my invention may be the better understood, I will now proceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

Figure 1 is a view in front elevation illustrating a light support constructed in accordance with an embodiment of my invention and in applied position.

Fig. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary view, partly in elevation and partly in section, particularly illustrating the mounting of the lamp supporting spindle, and

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary view in perspective illustrating the vertical swinging member as herein embodied, together with certain of the parts with which the same 00- acts.

Secured to the forward end of the frame or body B of a vehicle is a support S and secured to said support at substantially the transverse center of the frame or body 13 is a vertically disposed bearing or housing I through which is disposed the lower end portion of a supporting spindle 2. Coacting with the bearing 1 and the spindle 2 are the anti-friction members 8 so that the spindle 2 may rotate or rock with a minimum of frictional resistance. Arranged within the bearing or housing 1 and coacting therewith and with the spindle 2 is a spring 4 which serves to normally maintain the lamp or lamps carried by the spindle 2 in a straightahead position. v

In the present embodiment of my invention, the upper end portion of the spindle is provided with a pair of oppositely directed and upwardly curved arms 5 and each of which has secured to the upper end portion thereof a lamp L of the conventional type. At this time, I desire to be understood that I do not limit myself to the exactnumber of lamps employed as this may be varied in aocordance with the occasions of practice.

The spindle 2 extends below the housing or bearing 1 and pivotally engaged therewith through the mediumof thebolt 6 or the like is an end portion of vertically swinging member 7 of a length to have its opposite end portion rest upon the steering rod R of a conventional type and fitting within a pocket or recess in the upper portion of said rod. This pocket or recess is preferably formed by a pair of upstanding lugs 8 bolted or otherwise secured to the steering rod R. It is also preferred that the outer end portion of the member 7 be provided with an enlargement or head 9 which affords additional weight whereby said member 7 may be caused to seat within the notch or recess of the rod R by gravity.

Depending from the body or frame B or any part thereof, such as the pan generally positioned below the engine, is a clip Geomprising spring jaws between which the mem ber 7 may be engaged when it is desired to maintain said member out of engagement with the rod R and to hold the lamps L in a straight-ahead position irrespective of the direction of travel of the vehicle. The spring 4, hereinbefore referred to, also affords a medium to maintain the lamps L in such straight-ahead position.

The central portion of the member 7 is separated to afford an opening or slot 11, so that a starting crank may be readily. engaged with the motor in a well known manner and as is generally required in connection with the well known Ford automobile.

The member 7 is disposed longitudinally on a curvature as is clearly indicated in Fig. 3, so that the same will not strike the front axle when the body 13 vibrates when the car is in transit. The member 7 is also curved in this manner because some cars have the steering rod rearwardly of the axle and others in advance. lVith the member 7 as herein disclosed, the same can be readily employed with the rod R in either position. 7

I also find it of advantage to provide the upper or pivoted end portion of the member 7 with the handle or hand grasp 10 so that said member 7 may be readily raised or lowered manually when the occasions of practice may so require.

It is to be noted that the lugs 8 are elongated and have their upper edges clownwardly curved or inclined. This is done so that in the event the member 7 is unseated from between the lugs 8, the same will be returned therebetween by the steering movement of the rod R and at the same time the lights L will be held firm. However, in the use of the handle or hand grasp 10, the member 7 may be readily returned between the lugs 8 irrespective of the position of the rod R.

From the foregoing description, it is thought to be obvious that a light support constructed in accordance with my invention is particularly well adapted for use by reason of the convenience and facility with which it may be assembled and operated, and it will also be obvious that my invention is susceptible of some change and modification without departing from the principles and spirit thereof and for this reason I do not wish to be understood as limiting my self to the precise arrangement and formation of the several parts herein shown in carrying out my invention in practice except as hereinafter claimed.

I claim:

1. In combination with a vehicle body and a steering rod, a bearing projecting outwardly from the front of the body, a single spindle rotatably mounted in the hearing, one end of said spindle including a pair of arms oppositely extending toward the sides of the body, each arm supporting a lamp, and an operating member pivoted to the other end of the spindle, said steering rod being provided with a' recess in which said operating member is engaged to detachably connect said spindle with the steerlng rot.

2. In combination with a vehicle body, a

steering rod, a bearing projecting outwardly from the front portion of said body cen trally thereof, a vertically disposed shaft rotatably mounted in the bearing, the upper end of the shaft including a pair of arms extending in angular relation to the shaft and in the opposite direction to each other toward the sides of the body, a connecting member having .its upper end slotted to pro- 

